The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle burglary suspect who then used the stolen credit cards at area stores. (BCSO image)

BREVARD COUNTY • WEST MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to identify a vehicle burglary suspect who then allegedly used the stolen credit cards at area stores.

Sheriff Wayne Ivey issued this account:

On August 10, 2015 during the early morning hours, a vehicle burglary occurred in the unincorporated area of West Melbourne.

The victim’s purse and contents were stolen, to include multiple credit cards.

The white male suspect depicted in the attached photograph subsequently used the stolen credit cards at Home Depot, Lowes, and Mr. K Food Mart in Palm Bay to make purchases in excess of $1,400.

The suspect appears to be in his early to mid 20s and is wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts, black shoes and black socks. He has a very short buzzed haircut and no visible tattoos.

The suspect, who got into the passengers side of a dark colored sedan outside of Home Depot, purchased power tools from the home improvement stores and gasoline from the food mart.

If you have any information related to the identity of the suspect please contact Agent Joseph Bracey at joseph.bracey@bcso.us or at 321-253-6683.

As always, thank you for everything you do to partner with us to keep Brevard County a safe place to call home!